Elizabeth Gaskell Classics Historical Romance Sylvia’s Lovers – Elizabeth Gaskell (1863) Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell explores love, loyalty, and betrayal in a Yorkshire whaling community during the Napoleonic Wars.
Edgar Rice Burroughs Caspak Adventure Science Fiction The Land That Time Forgot – Edgar Rice Burroughs (1918) The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs tells of prehistoric dangers and survival as a lost world emerges during World War I.
HP Lovecraft Supernatural The Haunter of the Dark – HP Lovecraft (1935) The Haunter of the Dark by H.P. Lovecraft explores forbidden knowledge and cosmic horror as a writer delves into Providence’s eerie occult.
Bram Stoker Mystery Supernatural The Jewel of Seven Stars – Bram Stoker (1903) The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker explores ancient magic and horror as an Egyptologist’s obsession leads to eerie, supernatural events.
Bram Stoker Supernatural The Lair of the White Worm – Bram Stoker (1911) The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker blends folklore and horror as a rural legend of a serpentine terror comes to life in eerie fashion.
Fritz Leiber Change War Science Fiction The Big Time – Fritz Leiber (1958) The Big Time by Fritz Leiber delves into time travel and war, exploring the moral and psychological consequences of altering history.
Jack London Non Fiction The Road – Jack London (1907) The Road by Jack London is a vivid account of his time as a hobo, reflecting on class, society, and the search for adventure.
William Golding Historical Psychological The Spire – William Golding (1964) The Spire by William Golding explores faith and ambition as building a cathedral spire tests fragile foundations—both literal and moral.
E Nesbit Adventure Fantasy Young Adult The Book of Dragons – Edith Nesbit (1899) The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit is a charming collection of fantasy stories where dragons and adventure captivate both children and adults.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa Mystery Psychological In a Grove – Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1922) In a Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa unravels a murder through conflicting testimonies, exploring truth, perception, and human fallibility in a masterful narrative.